Australian Subscription Library Building (Q63470526)
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housed Sydney's first library from 1845; its collections were removed in 1942 when the State Library of New South Wales building's extensions opened
- Free Public Library-Australian Library and Literary Institute-
- Public Library of New South Wales building, Bent Street
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Australian Subscription Library Building |
housed Sydney's first library from 1845; its collections were removed in 1942 when the State Library of New South Wales building's extensions opened |
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1845
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15 April 2022
In 1845 it [the Australian Subscription Library] finally moved into its own new building on the corner of Bent and Macquarie Streets, approximately where the Aurora Place development now stands. (English)
33°51'55.699"S, 151°12'44.377"E
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1843
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statelibraryofnsw [State Library of New South Wales Flickr account ]
It was demolished for the Premier Wing of the State Office Block (1967). This in turn was demolished for the Aurora Place/Macquarie Apartments complex... (English)
corner of Bent and Macquarie Streets (English)
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